Metal Down Under (2014) · Documentary

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2014165 minPGdocumentary

2014165 minPGdocumentary

Over 40 interviews with musicians, promoters, and fans illustrate the evolution of Australia's heavy metal scene from the late 1970s to the present.

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Nick Calpakdjian

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Over 40 interviews with musicians, promoters, and fans illustrate the evolution of Australia's heavy metal scene from the late 1970s to the present.

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Nick Calpakdjian interviews Andrew Haug and other key figures in Australia's heavy metal scene in "Metal Down Under." The documentary covers the genre's history from the late 1970s to the present. It features early influences like AC/DC and Buffalo, as well as contemporary bands such as Ne Obliviscaris and King Parrot. The film includes archival footage from events like Metal for the Brain and discusses the role of niche record stores and public radio in promoting metal culture.

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Watch interviews with metal legends like Steve Hughes and Tony Campos.
See the impact of record stores like Metal For Melbourne on the scene.
Find out about the Metal for the Brain festival and its significance.

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The film debuted at #4 on the ARIA Top 40 Music DVDs chart on 1 September 2014.
Metal Down Under was partly funded through the crowd-funding website Pozible.
The documentary was released in the UK and Europe on 10 November 2014.
The film has a total duration of 165 minutes.

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Who directed the documentary Metal Down Under?

Metal Down Under was directed by Nick Calpakdjian.

When was Metal Down Under released in Australia?

Metal Down Under was released in Australia on 22 August 2014.

What is the duration of the documentary Metal Down Under?

Metal Down Under has a duration of 165 minutes.

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